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Great sound in the air or on the ground

The MDR-10RNC headphones make long flights a pleasure with their powerful noise cancellation.

Noise-canceling headphones aren't just for airplanes. But that's certainly where they excel. It takes powerful active circuitry to neutralize the loud drone of an aircraft. That's what the Sony MDR-10RNC headphones do exceptionally well. With their supremely comfortable memory foam pads nestling your ears, engine noise all but disappears so your music can take center stage. There are three noise canceling modes — plane, train, and bus. One press of the button on the left earcup and the headphones choose the appropriate level of noise cancellation based on the ambient noise in your surroundings.

Making the most of your music

Just beyond these headphones have formidable noise-canceling prowess, doesn't mean they skimp on sound. Running these headphones in noise-cancelation mode activates Sony's S-Master™ digital amplification, which brings more impact and dynamics to your music while minimizing distortion. There's also a built-in digital equalizer, which helps keep your music sounding well-rounded and balanced. Because once you get rid of those outside distractions, you'll be able to hear all those musical details rise to the surface.

Remote cable for Apple® and Android™

The MDR-10RNC headphones come with two miniplug cables — one with a remote and one without. The remote cable lets you take calls and control music playback with your Apple® or Android™ smartphone. Android users can download Sony's free SmartKey™ app, which allows you to customize the remote's button for various functions, including volume control.

Ready for that 10-hour flight?

We've auditioned some really comfortable headphones over the years. But we're hard-pressed to remember any that are more comfortable than these Sony 'phones. We wouldn't hesitate to use them just to block noise on a plane with no music playing. Designed for frequent travelers, they include an in-flight adapter and a rugged travel case. Because they operate on a single "AAA" battery, it's easy to keep an extra stowed in the case. If you're stuck at 30,000 feet with a dead battery, you can still listen in passive mode and keep the music going throughout your flight.

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Features

Overview: The Sony MDR-10RNC Hi-Res stereo noise-canceling headphones combine
comfort, precision noise canceling technology, and portability into one package.
The headphones can cancel out up to 99% of ambient noise. The plush and soft earpads give you
hours of comfort, and provide a wrap-around feel with acoustic sealing for
excellent sound quality. The headphones come with two straight audio
cables, including one with Smartphone Control, and a semi-hard zippered storage case.

Noise Canceling: Utilizing Dual Noise Sensor technology, the
MDR-10RNC headphones can cancel up to 99% of ambient noise to bring out the most
in your music. Noise sensors located on the inside and outside pick up
environmental sounds. When you power on the headphones, the internal noise
canceling circuitry analyzes the sounds from the microphones and the built-in
full digital S-Master amplifier sends an equal,
but opposite, canceling signal to the headphones. The AI (Artificial
Intelligence) Noise Canceling (AINC)
function automatically selects the most effective noise canceling mode:

NC Mode A: Noise typically made in an airplane

NC Mode B: Noise typically made in a bus or train

NC Mode C: Noise typically made in an office
environment

Note: NC Mode A is automatically set when the headphones
are first turned on. You can reset the noise canceling mode by pressing the AINC
button if the ambient noise has changed.

Swiveling Ear Cups: The ear cups on the MDR-10RNC swivel out
to let you listen to external sounds or carry on a conversation. When not in
use, the swiveling ear cups fold flat for easy storage in the included pouch.

Drivers: The MDR-10RNCs have newly-developed 40mm HD driver
units that deliver accurate and balanced sound with powerful lows and extended
high frequencies.

Beat Response Control: Today's high energy music with its
driving bass notes is demanding for headphones. The MDR-10RNC's Beat Response
Control is a special acoustic design that helps control airflow and diaphragm
movement to give you tight, deep bass response.

Battery Power: The MDR-10RNC's Noise Canceling circuitry is
powered by one "AAA" battery (supplied). The supplied alkaline battery provides
approximately 20 hours of battery life.

Passive Mode: The headphones will operate in Passive Mode
when the battery is exhausted. The noise canceling function, digital equalizer,
and S-Master are not active when the headphones are used in Passive Mode.

Detachable Cords: The headphones come with two detachable
cords. These tangle-free cord are terminated with a right-angled 3.5mm miniplug
that fits into most smart devices, even with a hard case. A plug adapter is
provided for using the headphones aboard an aircraft. You can choose between
the following cables:

Smartphone Cord: This 49" straight cable includes an
in-line microphone/one-button remote that is compatible with most
smartphones. The one-button remote lets you play/pause your music, and
answer/end calls, while the built-in microphone lets you make hands-free
calls. With the downloadable SmartKey app for Android, you can customize the
functionality of the in-line remote.

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FULLY SATISFIED

Written By NASCARMAN6, UPSTATE NEW YORK, CAPITAL DISTRICT on Friday, October 03, 2014

PURCHASED FOR MY WIFE. I BOUGHT A SET, DIFFERENT MODEL SEVERAL YEARS AGO, NOTHING BUT NET! I'VE USED MINE SEVERAL TIMES, NEVER BEEN DISAPOINTED!!!! RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX, ADD 1 AAA BATTERY AND CURRENT SET WAS GOOD TO GO. WIFE WASN'T REALLY SOLD ON THEM, THAT IS BEFORE WE FLEW TO THE WEST COAST. NOT ONLY DID SHE HAVE THEM SET FOR "WHITE NOISE", SHE NEVER TOOK THEM OFF. ON THE 6 HOUR LEG HOME, WE WERE SEATED WITH VERY YOUNG BABIES BOTH IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND. THE KIDS WERE GOOG, BUT THE NC HEADPHONES WERE BETTER. I NEVER TRAVEL WITHOUT THEM AND I'M SURE MY WIFE, NOW FEELS LIKEWISE!!!!

Pros:AS ADVERTISED, ONE MAJOR PLUS IS THAT THE HEADPHONES FOLD TO AN EXTREMELY COMPACY SIZE, AND COME WITH A CASE THAT CONTAINS ALL NECESSARY CONNECTORS AND WIRE HOOKUPS.

Sony MDR-10RNC

Great headphones with a neutral sound for those that listen to a range of music and artists. Well mannered highs that aren't overly bright, warm mid-range, and controlled punchy bass. Very impressive product.

Sony noise cancelling headphones

Written By JOHN, Canada on Wednesday, February 05, 2014

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Build Quality

Comfort

Noise Reduction

Sound Quality

I was cutting grass and wanted to cancel out the sound from mowers and trimmers. They kind of worked as they did some but not all reduction of background noise and the sound form ipod and iphone was clearer. Many work environments are noisy so long term exposure to noise can have a loss of hearing result.

Pros:They worked to some extent. Should be an industrial version to attach to hardhats.

Cons:Three main limitations:
1. I moved around quite a bit and they got shifted about by my hat and sunglasses. They seemed to be a nuisance. They seemed to work better when I was still on a mower. I quit using them as they got to be too time consuming.
2. The AAA battery had a habit of going dead every 10 hours or so. I had to carry an extra and replace it regularly.
3. They worked. They also resulted in an isolated feeling.....it is important from a safety aspect to be aware of traffic etc.